{"title":"2027 PDC Darts World Championship Odds ","description":"Explore 2027 PDC World Championship betting odds at BetVictor, including outright, match and in-play markets, leading contenders and recent winners.","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/darts/pdc-world-championship-odds","heading":" 2027 PDC World Championship Odds ","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When is the 2027 PDC World Championship?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The tournament takes place across December 2026 and January 2027 at Alexandra Palace in London. BetVictor’s current outright market is dated Saturday 2 January 2027, which is the scheduled date of the final."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What does a PDC World Championship outright bet cover?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"An outright bet backs a player to win the whole tournament and lift the Sid Waddell Trophy. Reaching the final is not enough for a win-only selection. If each-way betting is offered, check the listed place terms before placing the bet."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the difference between match betting and outright betting?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Match betting concerns the result of one World Championship tie. Outright betting follows a player through the full tournament and only wins if that player becomes world champion."}}]}],"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"PDC World Championship Betting Odds ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003ePDC World Championship Betting Odds\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe PDC World Darts Championship is the biggest individual prize in professional darts. Held annually at Alexandra Palace in London, the tournament begins in December and continues through the festive period before the champion is crowned in early January.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe expanded 128-player field gives established names, emerging professionals and international qualifiers a place on the same stage. Matches are decided over sets, with the required distance increasing as the tournament progresses. That longer format places growing demands on scoring, finishing and concentration.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetVictor’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/sports/22886\"\u003edarts betting markets\u003c/a\u003e cover the World Championship from the opening round to the final. Available options may include the outright winner, match winner, correct score, set betting, handicaps, highest checkout and total 180s.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe World Championship also forms part of darts’ Triple Crown alongside \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/pages/darts/premier-league-darts-odds\"\u003ePremier League Darts\u003c/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/pages/darts/world-matchplay-darts-betting\"\u003eWorld Matchplay\u003c/a\u003e. Winning all three during a career is a rare achievement, which helps explain the importance attached to the Sid Waddell Trophy.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"What are PDC World Championship betting markets? ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat are PDC World Championship betting markets?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOutright Betting\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outright bet backs one player to win the entire tournament. The selection must lift the Sid Waddell Trophy, so reaching the final is not enough for a standard win-only wager.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld Championship outright odds can move after the draw, withdrawals and completed matches. Placing a bet early may provide a different price, but it also means making a decision with less information. If each-way betting is available, check the displayed place terms and total stake before confirming.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMatch Betting\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch winner betting focuses on one tie rather than the full tournament. Other available markets may ask for the correct set score, a set handicap, the highest checkout or which player will throw the most 180s.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent averages can be useful, but they need context. A player may score heavily and still struggle on doubles, while a comfortable opening match does not necessarily indicate how they will cope over a longer distance. Check the format and number of sets required before placing a bet.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIn-Play Betting\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected matches may also feature \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003ein-play betting\u003c/a\u003e after the first dart has been thrown. Available markets can include the match winner, next set winner, next leg winner, total 180s and checkout selections.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrices can move after every visit to the board, while markets may be suspended around decisive moments. Live pictures and scoring feeds can experience delays, so check the current score, selection and price shown on the bet slip before confirming.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"PDC World Championship Recent Winners ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003ePDC World Championship Recent Winners\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eLuke Littler won consecutive titles in 2025 and 2026, becoming the fourth player to retain the World Championship during the PDC era. Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson are the other three players to have achieved that feat.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittler defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in his first successful final before beating Gian van Veen 7-1 the following year. The 2026 tournament was the first edition played with a 128-player field and carried a record £5 million prize fund, including £1 million for the champion.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"raw-html-embed\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\r\n    \u003cthead\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003cth\u003eYear\u003c/th\u003e\r\n            \u003cth\u003eWinner\u003c/th\u003e\r\n            \u003cth\u003eRunner-up\u003c/th\u003e\r\n            \u003cth\u003eFinal score\u003c/th\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003c/thead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eLuke Littler\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eGian van Veen\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-1\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eLuke Littler\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eLuke Humphries\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eLuke Littler\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-4\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eMichael Smith\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-4\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003ePeter Wright\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eMichael Smith\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-5\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eGerwyn Price\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eGary Anderson\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003ePeter Wright\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eMichael Smith\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eRob Cross\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003ePhil Taylor\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-2\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eGary Anderson\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e7-3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Favourites to win in PDC World Championship","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eFavourites to win the PDC World Championship\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eLuke Littler holds the shortest price in BetVictor’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/sports/22886/meetings/257364310/all\"\u003e2027 PDC World Championship winner odds\u003c/a\u003e at the time of writing. The two-time defending champion is followed in the market by Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, Wessel Nijman and Michael van Gerwen.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittler’s recent record at Alexandra Palace explains his position, but a short price does not guarantee another title. The expanded field creates a longer route to the trophy, and even the leading players must negotiate several different opponents and increasingly demanding set formats.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing the contenders, look beyond reputation and individual match averages. Checkout percentage, scoring across longer matches and performances under pressure can reveal more about a player’s prospects. The draw matters too, particularly once potential quarter-final and semi-final opponents become clear.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrices and the order of the market may change after results, withdrawals or tournament news. Use the current market rather than an older list when deciding which players are regarded as the favourites.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis also removes the incorrect claim that Luke Humphries lost the last two World Championship finals. He did not contest either the 2025 or 2026 final.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Darts \u0026 Snooker Betting ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eDarts \u0026amp; Snooker Betting\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe World Championship is only one part of the PDC season. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/pages/darts/pdc-world-cup-of-darts\"\u003eWorld Cup of Darts betting markets\u003c/a\u003e cover the international pairs event, where players compete for their countries rather than as individuals.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor another cue-and-target sport, explore BetVictor’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/sports/22884\"\u003esnooker betting odds\u003c/a\u003e. The available coverage can include individual matches and outright markets across major tournaments on the snooker calendar.\u003c/p\u003e"}]}